Joe Weston, an international expert in conflict prevention, is offering a workshop on ‘Respectful Confrontation’ and a talk on ‘Fierce Civility’ at the Society on Jan. 15. Register by Dec. 31 to receive a discounted workshop price.Read More
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New Program, Culpability Circle, Aims to Foster Growth and Self-Awareness
Member Dwight Panozzo, recognizing that self-awareness drives change, has developed a new program, Culpability Circle. The first meeting is June 12.Read More
The Little, Nameless, Unremembered Acts of Kindness and Love
Leader Joseph Chuman takes inspiration from the poet William Wordsworth, who wrote of “…little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love,” to explore the value of compassion, attention, and being present for one another in a world where most people are coping with hardship and adversity. Read More
Little, Nameless Unremembered Acts of Kindness and Love
By Dr. Joseph Chuman “…little, nameless, unremembered, acts of kindness and love.” –William Wordsworth We direct much public attention to the big things, to those things that are, after all, […]
The need for forgiveness
By Dr. Joseph Chuman Trying to be ethical is not risk-free. It comes with perils. Among the pitfalls is the appearance of being sanctimonious. Exhibit high ethical standards and others […]
Community Dinner: Now More Than Ever
The Community Dinner was a lovely event held on December 3, 2016. The theme for the evening was Now More Than Ever. It was co-sponsored by the Finance Committee and […]